Don’t miss the highly anticipated rematch between Thanh Le and Tang Kai in ONE 166: Qatar. Read about their battle for featherweight supremacy and the skills that have propelled Thanh Le to the top of the MMA world.
| Thanh Le will co-headline ONE 166: Qatar to unify his division’s belts
| Former undisputed ONE featherweight MMA world champion seeks redemption
| Thanh Le emphasizes the importance of building skills in the sport
| The rematch promises to be a completely different-looking fight
| ONE 166: Qatar will be available for free to existing Prime Video subscribers in the US and Canada
Thanh Le vs Tang Kai: The Battle for Featherweight Supremacy
This Friday, former undisputed ONE featherweight MMA world champion Thanh Le will co-headline ONE 166: Qatar in an attempt to unify his division’s belts. Standing across the circle from him will be the man who took his throne, undisputed ONE featherweight MMA king Tang Kai.
ONE Championship is set to make its much-awaited live event debut in Qatar, and fans can expect an intense clash between the Vietnamese-American former world champion and his Chinese rival. The bout will determine the ruler of the ridiculously competitive ONE featherweight MMA division.
Le’s Road to Redemption
After his loss to Tang in 2022, Thanh Le wasted no time in bouncing back. In his next fight, he swiftly defeated Ilya Freymanov for the interim strap. Surprisingly, Le showcased his newly acquired jiu-jitsu skills by submitting Freymanov in just over a minute.
Skills and Growth
In an interview with ONE Championship, Thanh Le emphasized the importance of honing and building skills in order to succeed in the sport. As a jiu-jitsu black belt, Le has dedicated a significant amount of time to perfecting his craft. He believes that showcasing his skills to the world and the fans can be inspiring for young fighters and spectators alike. Le emphasizes the need to understand that building skills is essential, rather than relying solely on toughness and determination.
The Rematch
Looking ahead to his rematch with the world champion, Thanh Le promises not to repeat the same mistakes he made in their first bout. He reveals that the extended time between their fights has allowed him to acquire new lethal skills in addition to his fight-ending knockout power. Le confidently states, "The rematch is long overdue. It shouldn’t have taken this long, but it did. The bad part for him is that we had more time to make sure that we sharpened up this game plan. It’s going to be a completely different-looking fight."
Don’t Miss the Action
ONE 166: Qatar will be available for free to existing Prime Video subscribers in the United States and Canada.
